Wilmington in Clinton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wilmington Library
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 17, 2019
1. Wilmington Library Marker
The Wilmington Public Library of Clinton County, one of 111 Carnegie libraries in Ohio, opened its doors to readers on June 30, 1904. A $12,500 gift from steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie financed construction of the original 3,360-square-foot building. The community provided the building site, formerly known as Martin Field, and pledged tax funds for the library's ongoing operation and maintenance. Expansions and modernizations have incorporated the original building and preserved its historic architectural style. "A Library outranks any other thing a community can do to benefit its people." - Andrew Carnegie
Erected 2016 by Wilmington Public Library of Clinton County and The Ohio History Connection. (Marker Number 9-14.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists.
Location. 39° 26.955′ N, 83° 49.671′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Ohio, in Clinton County. It is at the intersection of East Birdsall Street and North South Street (
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Regionally, this marker is in Southern Ohio Hill Country. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Smith Place School (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Downtown Wilmington Walking Tour (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Legion Post No. 49 Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); All Gave Some, Some Gave All (approx. 0.3 miles away); Clinton County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War II Glider Pilots Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Clinton Memorial Hospital Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Clinton County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Additional keywords. Andrew Carnegie
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 17, 2019
2. Wilmington Library Marker
full view of marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 17, 2019
3. Wilmington Library Marker
marker as seen from Birdsall Street, close to South Street
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 17, 2019
4. Wilmington Library Marker
the north facade of the library, from the park across the street
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 17, 2019
5. Wilmington Library Marker
the sculpture behind the marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, September 17, 2019
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plaque at the sculpture
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 5, 2025
7. Wilmington Library Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 5, 2025
8. Wilmington Library
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on June 7, 2023, by Grant & Mary Ann Fish of Galloway, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 18, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 7, 8. submitted on July 8, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
